What You Know
Two Door Cinema Club Lyrics
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To realize it's right before my eyes
And I can take it if it's what I want to do
And I am leaving and this is starting to feel like
It's right before my eyes
And I can taste it
It's my sweet beginning
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
Maybe next year I'll have no time
To think about the questions to address
Am I the one to try to stop the fire?
I wouldn't test you
I'm not the best you could have attained
Why try anything?
I will get there
Just remember I know
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
The lyrics to Two Door Cinema Club's "What You Know" are about realizing the potential and possibilities that are right in front of us. The singer is aware that they have been neglecting something important, and the beginning of the song portrays this as being almost out of reach. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is taking control of their life and is starting to taste the sweetness of a new beginning. The repetition of the phrase "you've known it the whole time" suggests that the answer or solution to their struggles has been there all along, but it has taken time for the singer to recognize and accept it.
The second verse introduces a sense of urgency, as the singer acknowledges that they may not have time to address their doubts or fears. The line "Am I the one to try to stop the fire?" could be interpreted as the singer questioning whether they should attempt to control the situation or let it burn out of control. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not necessarily the best option or solution, but they are determined to try and make things work regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
In a few weeks I will get time
I know that I am really busy now, but I will have free time in a few weeks to take stock of my situation.
To realize it's right before my eyes
I will use this time to realize that what I have been looking for has been right in front of me this whole time.
And I can take it if it's what I want to do
I am ready to take action and pursue what I really want, even if it involves leaving something behind.
And I am leaving and this is starting to feel like
I am leaving my current situation and it is starting to feel like the right decision.
It's right before my eyes
I can see now that what I have been searching for has been available to me all along.
And I can taste it
I can feel this new beginning starting to take shape in my life.
It's my sweet beginning
This is the exciting start of a new chapter in my life.
And I can tell just what you want
I know exactly what you desire and need in this moment.
You don't want to be alone
You are afraid of being by yourself and need someone by your side.
And I can't say it's what you know
I can't confirm that you are fully aware of what is going on inside of you.
But you've known it the whole time
However, deep down you have always had this feeling and knowledge within you.
Maybe next year I'll have no time
I may become occupied with new opportunities next year and not have a chance to reflect anymore.
To think about the questions to address
There may be important questions that need to be answered, but I may not have the time to contemplate them.
Am I the one to try to stop the fire?
I may wonder if it is my place to try and put out or extinguish a difficult or problematic situation.
I wouldn't test you
I have confidence in you and would never purposely try to make things difficult for you.
I'm not the best you could have attained
However, I may not be the best person for you to seek assistance from or build a relationship with.
Why try anything?
I may become discouraged and question why I should bother trying or putting in effort at all.
I will get there
But, I will persevere and eventually reach my goals.
Just remember I know
I want you to know that I am aware of what's going on and here to help if needed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander James Trimble, Kevin Stephen Baird, Samuel Matthew Halliday
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Telix_99
[LYRICS]
In a few weeks I will get time
To realize it's right before my eyes
And I can take it if it's what I want to do
And I am leaving and this is starting to feel like
It's right before my eyes
And I can taste it
It's my sweet beginning
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
Maybe next year I'll have no time
To think about the questions to address
Am I the one to try to stop the fire?
I wouldn't test you
I'm not the best you could have attained
Why try anything?
I will get there
Just remember I know
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
@aydengeddes5602
SONG RECOMMENDATION FORUMS:
Feel the way I do - Jungle Giants
Catch your breath - Vlossum
Sour patch kids - Bryce Vine
Undercover Martyn - Two Door Cinema Club
Carried away - Passion Pit
Kids - MGMT
Walking on a dream - Empire of the Sun
Electric Love - Børns
Toto - Africa
My number - Foals
Everybody wants to rull the world - Tears for Fears
Cigarette Daydreams - Cage the Elephant
Are you bored yet? - Wallows
Waiting for a sign - Jungle Giants
On your way down - Jungle Giants
Heavy Hearted - Jungle Giants
Make them wheels roll - Safia
Wasted/Your eyez - Peking Duk
Tongue Tied - Group Love
Baby I'm yours - Breakbot
Animal - Neon Trees
Do it like you/Hold on - Crooked Colours
Come Around - Hoodie Allen
Come on mess me up - Cub Sport
Naturally - Lime Cordiale
The trouble with us - Marcus Marr
Breezeblocks - Alt-J
Blossom - Milky Chance
Don't make me fall in love - Cuco
Fools Gold - Stafford Brothers
Daylight - Matt & Kim
See right through me - Set Mo
Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men
It will be okay - SMLE
Adventure of a lifetime - Coldplay
Feeding the family - Spacey Jane
Oh Dear - Summer Salt
OTHER HONOURABLE ARTISTS:
Sticky Fingers
Thundamentals
The Wombats
Mako Road
Illy
Saint Motel
Crooked Colours
Foster the People
If you have any others (I'm sure you do)
REPLY IN THE COMMENTS:
@Rhapsody79
Others recommended:
Tame Impala - "Cause I'm a Man", "The Less I Know Better", "Borderline".
Jungle - "Busy Earning", "Casio", "Heavy California".
Cannons - "Fire for You", "Shadows", "Up All Night".
Bastille - "Joy", "Quarter Past Midnight", "Survivin' ".
X Ambassadors - "Renegades", "Hey Child".
Oh Wonder - "Lose It".
Spoon - "Inside Out".
Phases - "I'm In Love With My Life".
Walk Of The Earth - "Rule The World".
Walk The Moon - "Kamikaze", "Eat Your Heart Out".
The 1975 - "If Your'e Too Shy".
The Strypes - "Scumbag City".
Franz Ferdinand - "Love Illumination".
New Politics - "West End Kids".
Pentatonix - "Can't Sleep Love".
All Time Low - "Monsters".
Foster The People - "Sit Next To Me".
The Knocks Feat Foster The People - "All About You".
Lovelytheband - "Broken", "Loneliness For Love", "Buzz Cut".
Needtobreathe - "Who Am I".
Peach Tree Rascals - "Mariposa".
5 Second Of Summer - "Easier".
Awolnation - "Holow Moon (Bad Wolf)", "The Best".
Neon Trees - "Used To Like".
Strange Names - "Trespassing".
Public - "Make You Mine".
Flora Cash - "Your'e Somebody Else".
Two Feet - "I Feel Like I'm Drowning".
Jack Garratt - "Breathe Life".
Alabama Shakes - "Don't Wanna Fight" .
Bob Moses - "Talk".
Eagles Of Death Metal - "Complexity".
Foals - "Give It All", "Mountain In My Gates".
Hot Chip - "Huarache Lights".
AJR - "Bang".
Leland - "Aware".
Matt Kearney - "Heartbeat".
Cris Cab - "Liar, Liar".
@jeff1117
In a few weeks I will get time
To realize it's right before my eyes
And I can take it if it's what I want to do
I am leaving This is starting to feel like
It's right before my eyes
And I can taste it
It's my sweet beginning
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
Maybe next year I'll have no time
To think about the questions to address
Am I the one to try to stop the fire?
I wouldn't test you I'm not the best you could have attained
Why try anything?
I will get there
Just remember I know
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to…
@ejing_
this is one of those songs that makes you feel nostalgic even though you’ve never heard it before
@blind0ne144
This is so true!
@jonathandixson1424
@@blind0ne144 Absolutely
@RM-of4bu
it's the synths
@SumdiLumdi
as if you haven't heard this song before, absolute classic mate
@bakedtheth102
@@SumdiLumdi cultured
@thischickkej
the indie pop that came out of 2009-2012 will always be unmatched, truly an era.
@ytyoungrichnhigh
I swear
@martim2221
Is imagine dragons included? If it is i agree
@ytyoungrichnhigh
@@martim2221 I wouldn't quote them as, "indie pop"